Doris Elizabeth Clemmons' Obituary
Doris Elizabeth Clemmons was born in Gary, TX on October 9,1938
and died April 16,2023
Preceded in death by her husband James Clemmons, parents Earl &
Myrtie Whiddon; sister and brother-in-law, Jackie & Edward
Stevens; sister, Lou Vasalou.
Survived by her loyal “daughter” and care giver Darlene Jennings
Brother Bobby and wife (Rosalie) Whiddon of Houston, TX; brother
James and Wife (Alene) Whiddon of Joaquin, TX and Sister-in-Law Martha Hudson of Pearland, TX
As well as a host of nephews and nieces and close friends.
James & Doris were married June 2, 1956; She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on March 29, 1953.Doris worked for Prudential Insurance for a few years then in 1968 after attending an international convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Vancouver, British Columbia she made a decision that would change not only her life but the lives of many people with whom she would meet. On August 1, 1969, Doris began a life of full-time ministry as a pioneer, meaning she would devote as much as 100 hours a month in teaching others to know our Grand Creator,Jehovah God.
She studied with many, many people from Baytown English and Spanish, La Porte, and Deer Park, even conducting a bible study while in the nursing home, proving to be an effective teacher of the bible. Doris was a loving & faithful wife of 65 years, a daughter, aunt, friend, and confidant, and always made a person
feel important. She truly loved all her nephews and nieces, always having funny little stories to tell about them.
No doubt, Doris made a name with God. A life of rich spiritual history.
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